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PUNK-ROCK. Reissue of this absolute classic of the late '70s UK underground. 'O' LEVEL self-released in 1976 their 1st 7", which included 3 tracks strongly influenced by punk's energy (BUZZCOCKS and UNDERTONES guitars and melody on "east sheen") and attitude, but as if seen from a distance, outside a decadent scene which had already been absorbed by the establishment.

POST-PUNK/NEW-WAVE. ( ) is the vinyl debut of MERCHANDISE's David Vassalotti's pet project. How do you pronounce it? "false xmas" was originally released as a seldom-heard tape on Cult Maternal, but now the 2 tracks found its way on vinyl. This particular ( ) record finds David channeling NEW ORDER through a more lo-fi lens with even worse vocals reciting emotionally devastating prose. These 2 songs make up what is a perfect pop single. The band is called "( )" or "parenthesis".

HARDCORE. Finally available again on vinyl after years of being out-of-print. Legendary Connecticut hardcore heavyweights 100 DEMONS' debut LP, "in the eyes of the lord", this definitive/expanded edition includes full re-mastered audio spread over 2 records for optimum sound quality, a slew of demo/compilation bonus tracks never before available on vinyl featuring original vocalist Bruce LePage, a deluxe gatefold layout with never before seen live photos and a huge, bonus poster insert. Colored double vinyl includes a digital download card.

HARDCORE. Connecticut has always been a breeding ground for heavy and menacing music. Encapsulating a pure viciousness and ravenous intensity that few ever could achieve. The 100 DEMONS approach is utterly monstrous, equal parts hardcore intensity and gut wrenching metallic precision. Colored (red) vinyl which includes a digital download card.

PROGRESSIVE-METAL. 100 YEARS from Sweden, take and form several genres into one unique dose of death-metal, folk-punk, noise and crust. This unique congregation, housing members from the legendary death-metal pioneering and ground breaking band MERCILESS as well as one of Sweden's most influential and esteemed acts DIA PSALMA, is one of the most interesting bands to come out of Sweden at the moment. What they do is borrow from all of these and create a challenging form of progressive metal. The band cites their influences as: SWANS, KILLING JOKE, NEUROSIS, CELTIC FROST, VOIVOD - but they clearly stand out on their own as the album will make you believe.

POST-HARDCORE. Recorded over a frigid weekend in Boston, 108 have returned with their most electrifying and intense album to date, "18.61." It's apparent that a spiritual restlessness and awareness continues to write in the collective consciousness of 108 which is an attribute that has set them apart from the rest of the common hardcore scene since their inception. From there, "18.61" pounds forth with the utmost intensity.

POST-HARDCORE. No one can deny that fake fashion posturing and lifeless clone music are on the verge of killing heavy music. Of course, there is a reason why 108 has become such an iconic figure in the hardcore landscape back in the days - to put it simply, there are not many bands that can touch the group in terms of its frenetic musical approach. 108 took the ethereal spirit of BAD BRAINS, doused it with the ferocity of "age of quarrel" era CRO-MAGS and imbued itself with the boundary pushing yet introspective lyrical and artistic sensibilities. While many of the older 108’s songs are steeped with a krishna spiritual marrow, the band took on this full-length (thanks for that!) more of a philosophical approach to its art. .

POST-HARDCORE. Originally released in 1996, "threefold misery" was the final full-length from 108 prior to their breakup and eventual reformation. Released on Germany's Lost And Found Records, it was previously only available on vinyl as a picture -disc. With the 20th anniversary of the release of the album this year, Six Feet Under Records is finally giving the album the treatment it deserves and releasing it on vinyl. This deluxe reissue features all new art and layout along with 2 bonus songs previously unavailable on vinyl from 1996's "curse of instinct". Colored vinyl includes a digital download card.

HARDCORE. Complete discography of this Spanish hardcore band which played intermittently from 1999 to 2004, and which created an original and abrasive blend of screamo and power-violence. Their sound was compared to ORCHID, REVERSAL OF MAN or even IN/HUMANITY. Their lyrics pictured an anguished existence under a darkly poetic charm. Release contains 9 tracks (includes the 4 tracks of their debut 7", 2 other 1999 tracks on the a side, and 3 rehearsal tracks from 2004 on the b-side. Remastered and pressed on heavy 180gr vinyl.

HARDCORE. 16 B.U.H., a raging mad hardcore band, was formed in 1986 in a small Swedish town called Tranas by members of RÖVSETT and REARESPIRATOR. Following a couple of demo's, in 1989 the guys recorded their debut album, which wasn't released back in the day. Now fans of blistering fast hardcore in the veins of MOB 47, G-ÄNX should take notice - with lethal melodies and shouted, angry vocals can rejoyce afterall, as the album gets released after all. Better late than never!

OI/STREET-PUNK. This is the debut release from yet another new band breaking into the resurgent worldwide oi-punk scene. 1918 may be from the Midwest of the USA, but they sound like they could be from the Midlands of the UK with an authentic, '80s UK oi!-sound that has not been heard for decades. Hot on the heels of releases by the likes of Crown Court, Last Crusade and No Parole, this is sure to be another hot release, so grab a copy of this limited edition 7" before it's too late. Vinyl includes a digital download card.

EMO/INDIE-ROCK. At the center of 1997's debut, "..a better view of the rising moon", is the continued search for the band's creative vision as artists and friends. The members of 1997 come from diverse backgrounds, yet by meshing all of their styles and influences into a musical melting pot, the band has created a sound and style that is startlingly fresh and distinctive. The male and female harmonies summon elements of contemporary emo, lovelorn pop, groove and acoustic folk singalong.

METAL. "here waits thy doom" is the 4th album from the Canadian traditional heavy-metal heroes. "here waits thy doom" journeys even farther back into the realms of retro, reaching deep into the darkerst lairs of late '70s hard-rock and proto-metal. The result is a flawless onslaught of punishing, epic tracks with untouchable soaring highs and endless priceless licks. Repackaged in a heavy gatefold-jacket with exclusive artwork.